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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.47, 440.91 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.47, 440.91 and 195.10 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.47 : 440.91 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.47/440.91 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.47x = 440.91 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.47x = 86,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,023.33/319.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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